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Cuban National Dies in ICE Custody, Investigation Underway

4/17/2026

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A Cuban national, Aled Damien Carbonell-Betancourt, died in ICE custody in Miami, presumed suicide.
The 27-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell on April 16, 2026.
He entered the United States in October 2024 and was arrested in February 2026.
The death is under investigation and ICE remains committed to safe environments and medical care.
The Cuban Embassy and Carbonell-Betancourt's next of kin have been notified.

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Story summary

A Cuban national, Aled Damien Carbonell-Betancourt, died in ICE custody in Miami, presumed suicide.
The 27-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell on April 16, 2026.
He entered the United States in October 2024 and was arrested in February 2026.
The death is under investigation and ICE remains committed to safe environments and medical care.
The Cuban Embassy and Carbonell-Betancourt's next of kin have been notified.